Senior Teaching Assistant
| Posting date: | 20 April 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Grade 5 SCP 11-19 £28,142- £32,061 Pro Rata + ALN |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 01 May 2026 |
| Location: | Gabalfa, Cardiff, CF14 2QQ |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | eTeach UK Limited |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 1545383 |
Summary
Meadowbank Special SchoolColwill RoadGabalfaCardiffCF14 2QQHead Teacher: Claire HardyPost Title: Senior Teaching Assistant
Job Ref: ED50012595Contract: Permanent
Salary: Grade 5 SCP 11-19 (£28,142 - £32,061) Pro Rata + ALN Allowance Hours: 35 hours per week, 39 weeks per year (term time including INSET days)
Start Date: As soon as possible
The Governing Body of Meadowbank Special School seek to appoint a highly motivated senior teaching assistant to work within our vibrant primary setting. The school has a new build extension to the current school which will allow additional intakes of pupils with a wide range of complex learning needs.
Meadowbank is a large Special School that supports pupils with a wide range of complex learning needs, including Autism and Learning Difficulties.
Successful applicants must be able to work in a team and show initiative.
In return, the school can offer:
• children who are a delight to work with and who make the most of every opportunity;
• a team of professionals who are mutually supportive and who always go the extra mile for the pupils, each other and the school;
• an enthusiastic and supportive Governing Body who strive for excellence.
Please refer to Job Description and personal specification attached.
This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service Enhanced check.
Under the Education (Wales) Act 2014, all School Learning Support Workers must be registered with the Education Workforce Council (EWC).
This vacancy is suitable for post share.
Please download or print off the application form by selecting the “Apply Now” button.
Application forms should be completed in full and returned to the school via email by the closing date. We understand you might use AI and other resources for your application; however, please ensure all information you provide is factually accurate, truthful, original and does not include ideas or work that is not your own.
Closing date: Friday 1st May 2026 at 12 noon
Shortlisting: Tuesday 5th May 2026
Interviews: Wednesday 13th May 2026Safeguarding and Child Protection are key priorities for the Council. We aim to support children and vulnerable adults to ensure they are as safe as they can possibly be. Our services and schools are committed to ensuring the safety and protection of all children and vulnerable adults, and will take action to safeguard their well-being, and acknowledge that children and vulnerable adults have a right to protection. This is supported in the general ethos of the Council and all schools.
As an equal opportunities employer, we value diversity. Therefore, although not a requirement for application, we welcome and encourage applications from underrepresented individuals including those:
• aged under 25;
• not in employment, education or training;
• from our local communities including in particular disabled individuals, carers and those from the Cardiff BAME and LGBT+ communities;
• ability to communicate fluently in Welsh.
Job Ref: ED50012595Contract: Permanent
Salary: Grade 5 SCP 11-19 (£28,142 - £32,061) Pro Rata + ALN Allowance Hours: 35 hours per week, 39 weeks per year (term time including INSET days)
Start Date: As soon as possible
The Governing Body of Meadowbank Special School seek to appoint a highly motivated senior teaching assistant to work within our vibrant primary setting. The school has a new build extension to the current school which will allow additional intakes of pupils with a wide range of complex learning needs.
Meadowbank is a large Special School that supports pupils with a wide range of complex learning needs, including Autism and Learning Difficulties.
Successful applicants must be able to work in a team and show initiative.
In return, the school can offer:
• children who are a delight to work with and who make the most of every opportunity;
• a team of professionals who are mutually supportive and who always go the extra mile for the pupils, each other and the school;
• an enthusiastic and supportive Governing Body who strive for excellence.
Please refer to Job Description and personal specification attached.
This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service Enhanced check.
Under the Education (Wales) Act 2014, all School Learning Support Workers must be registered with the Education Workforce Council (EWC).
This vacancy is suitable for post share.
Please download or print off the application form by selecting the “Apply Now” button.
Application forms should be completed in full and returned to the school via email by the closing date. We understand you might use AI and other resources for your application; however, please ensure all information you provide is factually accurate, truthful, original and does not include ideas or work that is not your own.
Closing date: Friday 1st May 2026 at 12 noon
Shortlisting: Tuesday 5th May 2026
Interviews: Wednesday 13th May 2026Safeguarding and Child Protection are key priorities for the Council. We aim to support children and vulnerable adults to ensure they are as safe as they can possibly be. Our services and schools are committed to ensuring the safety and protection of all children and vulnerable adults, and will take action to safeguard their well-being, and acknowledge that children and vulnerable adults have a right to protection. This is supported in the general ethos of the Council and all schools.
As an equal opportunities employer, we value diversity. Therefore, although not a requirement for application, we welcome and encourage applications from underrepresented individuals including those:
• aged under 25;
• not in employment, education or training;
• from our local communities including in particular disabled individuals, carers and those from the Cardiff BAME and LGBT+ communities;
• ability to communicate fluently in Welsh.